The Quran does not state that humans are created in God’s physical image, as it emphasizes that nothing is like God (\(42:11\)). Instead, Islamic teachings often focus on humans being created in the best form (Quran 95:4) and acting as caretakers or representatives (khalifah) on Earth. However, a specific hadith (saying of Prophet Muhammad) states, “Allah created Adam in His image,” which scholars interpret to mean Adam was created with qualities like life, hearing, seeing, and wisdom, not a physical resemblance. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]

Key Aspects of Humans in the Quran:

• No Physical Likeness: The Quran asserts that God is incomparable and not human-like, rejecting the idea of a physical image.
• Highest Form: Humans are described as fashioned in the best form or stature (taqwim).
• Representative Role: Humans are considered khalifah (representatives) of God on Earth, responsible for embodying divine attributes like mercy and justice within human limits.
• Hadith Interpretation: Some scholars interpret the “image of Allah” in the hadith as referencing the sanctity of the human face or that Adam was created fully formed, rather than as an infant. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]

The concept of being made in the image of God is primarily a Biblical, not Quranic, concept. [1]